12.25.2010

Before His Teeth Fall Out!  (and Puff)   {Austin Children Photography}

Quick!  We need pictures fast!!  Our "baby's" teeth are falling out!  Well, he's not really a baby, but when your first born's baby teeth fall out, it's a monumental milestone.  At least for the parents.  So, we documented baby teeth - and it just so happens that this family is beautiful and fun and lively.  We had a great time jaunting down South Congress on one of the busiest shopping nights of the year.  Thanks for such a great time and beautiful images!

Also, props out to Pops!  My dad came along to assist on this shoot.  A first for both of us!  He carried bags, held the reflector and generally gave no complaints:).  It also happens to be the first time I've teared up at a session.  The one song that our Dad sang to us when we were little (that's me and my two sisters) was Puff the Magic Dragon.  My little sister and Dad even danced to it for their father/daughter dance at her wedding.  Anyway, we're walking along South Congress and I hear live music coming from the food trailers on S. Congress (go figure).  But, of all the songs, of all the nights, it just so happens that the night I took my father to work with me - they played our song.  I couldn't believe it.  May we all always frolic in the autumn mist in a land called Honalee.  love ya dad. 

look at those pearly whites!....





 
might as well rot them out...they'll be gone soon anyway:)!...


and here's Dad obtaining his pre-shoot power coffee  (gotta be prepared)...
and a few shots Dad took of us in action...

12.21.2010

New Year's Cards  {Austin Children Photographer}

After Christmas, checking the mailbox is such a let-down:  no Christmas cards, no catalogues - only credit card statements:(.  But, wait!!  There are always New Year's Cards!  These images are going to make perfect Welcome 2011 cards!  Hooray for the New Year!








12.18.2010

Improving our GPA Part II  {Austin Children Photographer}

More super cute kiddos and still hoping this helps our admission to college (in approximately 12 years).






Improving our GPA  {Austin Children's Photographer}

When the director of my daughter's preschool asked if we could get together for a mini-photo session, I have to say yes...what if it helps improve her GPA?  Or, helps her get into the best college!?  I'll do what it takes:).

Thanks for the fun day!





12.14.2010

Little Plumber Boy  {Austin Family Photographer}

Children ALWAYS want what they can't have.  Say, things like the toilet plunger (eww, gross!).  Well, why not buy him one if he likes it!?  And, why not put his name on it (to prevent confusion).  Now why didn't I think of that?  Smart mama!

What a beautiful family!!  Thank you for braving the just-in cold front!




12.13.2010

Keeping Austin Weird {Austin Kids Photographer}

You just never know what you'll get in Austin.  And, this (chilly) evening, we got a DJ and a hoop dancer and lots of fun doggies to play with.  Who brought out the party for our photo session?! 

Such a beautiful (and energetic) family!  Thank you for braving the chilly weather and the Austin Weird party!  You guys were great!





12.09.2010

Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!  {Austin Children Photographer}

My how time passes!  Just three months ago I met this darling little girl and her loving parents.  At the time, her first birthday seemed so far away.  But, here it is and now she's standing and almost walking and communicating and sprouting teeth.  Just like a big girl.  OK, she's still their baby and she's still beautiful.  Happy First Birthday Sweetheart!








12.08.2010

A Football, a Duckie and the Dogs  {Austin Children Photographer}

But really, all they cared about was the lollipop.  Amazing the power of a lollipop.  The football and duckie were fun for a while, but everyone (including the dogs) agreed that sugar is the clear motivator.   And I really wanted to post a picture of mama doing the "give me lion"  "roar", but I know she would kill me.  So, I'll save that one for when I need it.  hee hee.  Thank you J & R for being such great supporters!!  Fun session and beautiful family.